retreated

• Sustantivo que se refiere a personas que se han retirado o retrocedido de una situación peligrosa, difícil o desagradable, o de un lugar.

A noun referring to individuals who have withdrawn from a dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant situation or place.

1. People who have retreatedB2formal

   Individuals who have withdrawn from a dangerous or difficult situation, or from society.

   retirados

   • The retreateds gathered in the safe zone after the battle.
   • A group of retreateds sought shelter in the mountains.
   • The retreateds were given medical aid and supplies.

• Verbo que denota la acción de retroceder o alejarse de una posición, situación o enfrentamiento, frecuentemente por peligro, derrota o necesidad de aislamiento.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position, situation, or engagement, often due to danger, defeat, or a need for seclusion.

1. Withdraw from dangerB1formal

   To move back or withdraw from a dangerous or difficult situation, especially in a military context.

   Retirarse (ante el peligro)

   • The army was forced to retreat after heavy losses.
   • They retreated to a safer position behind the hill.
   • The soldiers retreated under the cover of darkness.

   Sinónimosdraw backfall backpull backrecederecoilretirewithdraw

   Antónimosadvanceattackcharge

2. B1formal

   To move away from a place or person, often to find peace or privacy.

   Retirarse (alejarse de un lugar)

   • She retreated to her room to read a book.
   • He retreated from the noisy party to the quiet garden.
   • They retreated to the countryside for the weekend.

   Sinónimosback awayfall backpull backrecederetirewithdraw

   Antónimosadvanceapproachproceed

3. Change opinion or decisionB2formal

   To change one's mind or withdraw from a previous position or commitment.

   Retroceder en una opinión o decisión

   • The politician retreated from his earlier statement.
   • She retreated from her promise after the controversy.
   • He retreated from the deal when he learned the risks.

   Sinónimosback downbacktrackclimb downconcederecantrecederenege

   Antónimosassertholdmaintainpersiststick